Dave is a clinical psychologist with a specialization in clinical depression and suicidal ideation.One day he is walking home from work when he notices a group of 20 people standing and staring up at the sky.Curious,he joins the group and sees a person on the roof of a 30-story building-seemingly preparing to jump.Suddenly,someone in the crowd starts chanting "jump." Soon the other 20 people start chanting as well-Dave included.Dave's behavior is likely the result of:
A)social facilitation.
B)bias blind spot.
C)impact bias.
D)deindividuation.

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Dave's behavior is consistent with deindividuation, as he has joined the group and engaged in behavior that he likely would not have engaged in as an individual. The presence of a large group and the anonymity it provides can lead to individuals losing their sense of individuality and responsibility, and engaging in behaviors that they might not otherwise engage in. The chanting of "jump" in this scenario is an extreme example of this phenomenon.

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